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FV08 BVG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,916 mi
Last recorded105,916 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 105,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split & cracked to excess close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering judder when turning lock to lock

Pass 4 Nov 2024 104,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,164 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage 3 mm main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 3 mm main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering drive belt noisy juddering at idle

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2022 103,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage 3 mm main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 3 mm main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering drive belt noisy juddering at idle

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,408 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 101,402 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 97,864 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,731 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

Pass 26 Nov 2016 64,344 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 64,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 56,680 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 56,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 50,710 miles

nearside front tyre cut/split to inner sidewall advice change

nearside rear tyre cuts/splits to inner sidewall advice change

offside front tyre heavly wearing on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,040 miles

nearside rear tyre cut/splits to inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2012 32,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Fail 22 Jun 2012 32,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,014 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 24,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre deep cut to inner sidewall advice change

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FV08 BVG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV08 BVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV08 BVG registered?

FV08 BVG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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